2013 Nissan Versa reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Nissan Versa — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 294
- 62 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 72 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 27 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 3 deaths
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,813
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Nissan median
+72
median 222 across 220 Nissan records
Vs 2011-2015
-1
median 295 complaints in 627 records
Top component share
24%
Power Train: 72 complaints
What owners report fails — 2013 Nissan Versa
- POWER TRAIN 72
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 33
- SERVICE BRAKES 32
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 27
- ENGINE 26
1 recall on record for the 2013 Nissan Versa
- NHTSA 15V507000 · 2015 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the ri
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Nissan Versa units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Nissan Versa reliable?
NHTSA has 294 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Nissan Versa and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (72 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Nissan Versa units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Nissan Versa?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (72), unknown or other (33), service brakes (32), vehicle speed control (27). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Nissan Versa?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.